Pulled Pork Barbecue

Slow oven cooked pork in a homemade barbecue sauce combining tomatoes, garlic, onion, vinegar, mustard and chili powder with a hint of Equal sweetness. Serve on crusty whole grain rolls.

15% calorie reduction from traditional recipe

1 whole pork tenderloin, (about 1 pound), all fat trimmed
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Vegetable cooking spray
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon maple extract
1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/3 cup Equal Spoonful*
Salt and pepper
6 multigrain hamburger buns, toasted

*May substitute 8 packets Equal sweetener

Rub pork with 1 teaspoon chili powder and garlic powder; place in baking pan. Bake in preheated 425 degree F oven until pork is well browned and juices run clear, 30 to 40 minutes. Let stand 10-15 minutes. Cut into 2- to 3-inch slices; shred slices into bite-size pieces with fork.

Spray medium saucepan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Saut onion and garlic until tender; about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, vinegar, mustard, chili powder, maple extract and liquid smoke to saucepan; heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until medium sauce consistency, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in Equal. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir pork into sauce; cook until hot, 2 to 3 minutes. Spoon mixture into buns.

Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition information per serving: 238 calories; 21 grams protein; 27 grams carbohydrate; 4 grams sugar; 6 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 49 milligrams cholesterol; 369 milligrams sodium; 4 grams fiber

Food exchanges: 2 lean meat, 2 starch